The article is written to announce the reaching of a Congressional agreement of how to approach the reworking of public space. The article mentions what spaces will be improved upon in the new McMillan plan.

"Message from the President of the United States, transmitting reports by the President's Homes Commission on improvement of existing houses, and elimination of insanitary and alley houses, on social betterment, and on building regulations,, together…

This government document seeks to justify a new allocation of space into the public sphere for parks and recreational areas.The document explores what it means for Washington, DC to be the capital city in terms of city planning.